This is an all new version of the popular Parallel Texts" series containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original French & in English translation. Including stories by Bolanger Cotnoir Le Clezio & Germain this volume gives a fascinating insight into French culture & literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool." ...

This new volume of eight short stories offers students of German at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature in the original with the aid of parallel translations. The majority of these stories have been written in the past decade & reflect a rich diversity of styles & themes. Complete with notes the stories make excellent reading in either language. ...

Here is the perfect introduction to contemporary Japanese fiction. Featuring many stories appearing in English for the first time this collection with parallel translations offers students at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature without having to constantly consult a dictionary. Richly diverse in themes & styles the stories are by well-known writers
- like Haruki Murakami & Banana Yoshimoto
- as well as by emerging voices. Complete with notes these selections make excellent reading in either language.

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This is an all new version of the popular Parallel Texts" series containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original Spanish & in English translation. Including stories by Fuentes Molinas Marquez & Cortazar this volume gives a fascinating insight into Spanish & Latin American culture & literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool." ...

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A guidebook of short walks in the south of the English Lake District UK the first of this three-part series covering the whole of Lakel&. This guide divides the South Lake District into four regions: the Central Fells the area around Coniston Water & Windermere the Eastern Fells & Dales & the Limestone Fringe. 60 short walks are described generally between 4 & 9 miles enough to pleasantly fill a good half-day & ideal for day visitors or family walkers. Some longer walks could be split others combined. It is not a high fell walking guide although several popular summits are included. Priority is given to the lower fells & dales which are as rewarding as their higher brethren. The combination of detailed description & clear easy-to-follow maps & evocative sketches makes this book ideal for anyone who wants to explore Lakel&. If you work your way through the walks you will retain many rich memories of some of Englands most scenic countryside. ...

A brand new range of practical little walk guides endorsed by the Ramblers. All the walks are 5 miles or under in length & can easily be completed in less that 3 hours. 20 walks are included & use clear maps to show the route plus easy to follow walk descriptions. The beautiful Cotswolds with its rolling hills & pretty little villages is perfect walking country. The distinctive local limestone varying in hue from yellow to cream to gold inspired J B Priestley to say that the stone from which the characteristic dry stone walls & pretty little houses are built have the trick of keeping the lost sunlight of centuries glimmering upon them. This guide produced in co-operation with the Ramblers & featuring Ordnance Survey mapping is the perfect way to really appreciate the gentle beauty of this area. This compact little guide contains walks all of which are 5 miles or under which are ideal for an afternoon stroll.
Includes:: * 20 easy to follow walks which can be completed in 3 hours & under. * Each walk has a detailed Ordnance Survey map with the route clearly marked plus a detailed description of the route. * The walks have been chosen with issues like parking & refreshments in mind to make life easy for families. * There are interesting facts about the things youll see along the route. * All the books include general information on walking & also the general area covered by the guide. * Packed with colour photographs of scenes you will see along the walk.
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A brand new range of practical little walk guides endorsed by the Ramblers. All the walks are 5 miles or under in length & can easily be completed in less that 3 hours. 20 walks are included & use clear maps to show the route plus easy to follow walk descriptions. The Peak District with its two very different landscapes: the gentle limestone White Peak with its intimate wooded dales & steep-sided gorges; & the wilder more dramatic gritstone Dark Peak with its wild moorland offer some superb walking areas. This guide produced in co-operation with the Ramblers & featuring Ordnance Survey mapping is the perfect way to get out & enjoy the stunning scenery. This compact little guide contains walks all of which are 5 miles or under which are ideal for an afternoon stroll.
Includes:: * 20 easy to follow walks which can be completed in 3 hours & under. * Each walk has a detailed Ordnance Survey map with the route clearly marked plus a detailed description of the route. * The walks have been chosen with issues like parking & refreshments in mind to make life easy for families. * There are interesting facts about the things youll see along the route. * All the books include general information on walking & also the general area covered by the guide. * Packed with colour photographs of scenes you will see along the walk.
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A brand new range of practical little walk guides endorsed by the Ramblers. All the walks are 5 miles or under in length & can easily be completed in less that 3 hours. 20 walks are included & use clear maps to show the route plus easy to follow walk descriptions. The beautiful Yorkshire Dales include impressive limestone formations beautiful waterfalls & shadowy peaks. Picturesque dales such as Swaledale Wharfedale & Dentdale meander through the area where abbey ruins ancient farmhouses & villages wait to be discovered. This guide produced in co-operation with the Ramblers & featuring Ordnance Survey mapping is the perfect way to get out & enjoy the stunning scenery. This compact little guide contains walks all of which are 5 miles or under which are ideal for an afternoon stroll.
Includes:: * 20 easy to follow walks which can be completed in 3 hours & under. * Each walk has a detailed Ordnance Survey map with the route clearly marked plus a detailed description of the route. * The walks have been chosen with issues like parking & refreshments in mind to make life easy for families. * There are interesting facts about the things youll see along the route. * All the books include general information on walking & also the general area covered by the guide. * Packed with colour photographs of scenes you will see along the walk.
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The New Forest is the jewel of Hampshires crown. Relatively unchanged for centuries it continues to provide wonderful opportunities for the walker to experience both its unique woodland & rare wildlife. The New Forest is a working living landscape consisting of peaceful lawns & wild heather moorland all of which set it apart as a place for the peaceful enjoyment of nature. Its proximity to the commuter belt of the south east means that it is ideally placed for weekend walks while it continues to attract visitors from much further afield who come to stay & explore the area for a week or two. ...